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Empty Hand Kata

Seisan: This kata is of Chinese and
Shorin Ryu origin. It is one of the original
kata from the ancient Pangia-Noon style. Its
name is derived from Master Seshan. The kata
teaches the student how to fight several opponents
directly in front of him and how to turn and
face opponents coming from different directions.
The kata teaches a vertical punch with the
thumb on top, instead of the twist punch.
It emphasizes the "Seisan Stance"
(SHO ZENKUTSU DACHI) of fighting.

Seiuchin: This kata is of Goju Ryu
origin. It is a horse stance (as if riding
a horse) position in which the feet are about
shoulder width with toes pointed out at a
45 degree angle. The back and head are straight
and the shoulders in line with the hips. This
stance is most effective when the opponent
is close and directly to the side of the karate-ka.

Naihanchin: This kata is from the
Shorin Ryu origin. It teaches the Naihanchin
stance (UCHI HACHIJI DACHI). It is an erect
position in which the toes are pointing straight
and the legs and hips are locked. Movements
in the kata are lateral. This kata trains
the karate-ka to tighten the legs and to defend
against opponents on both sides.

Wansu: This kata is of Shorin Ryu
origin. It combines moves from the first three
kata. The karate-ka is taught to fight opponents
forward, backward, and on both sides

Chinto: This kata is of Shorin Ryu
origin. It emphasizes pivots and fighting
on angles. This kata emphasizes techniques
to be used against attackers on somewhat of
a 45 degree angle. In addition, it introduces
the karate-ka to jump kick techniques and
the use of the cross block and cross stances.
There is a legend tied to this kata

Sanchin: This kata is of Goju Ryu
origin. It emphasizes strong techniques and
breath control. The name means"three
battles", and refers to the control of
mind, body, and breathing during the performance
of the kata. The control of mind, body, and
breathing are the sources of chi (vital energy).
This energy is generated in the tanden which
is an area two to three inches below the navel

Kusan-Ku: Of Shorin Ryu origin, this
kata comes from Chinese Master Kusanku. This
kata is usually referred to as a night kata,
silhouetting the enemy against the horizon
and then attacking. It emphasizes speed movements
for a man surrounded by eight attackers. The
techniques in this kata are aimed at improving
the karate-ka's speed in blocking high and
low, and in maneuvering within the surrounding
attacking individuals.;

Sunsu: Sunsu, Master Shimabuku's nickname,
means "strong man". This kata is
an original. It was totally created by Master
Shimabuku. It consists of movements from the
first six kata. Sunsu is very difficult to
perform with any degree of strength, speed
and accuracy;